5955: Names In The News.

Taking names in a MultiCultClassics Monologue…

• The Detroit Zoo removed the name of former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick from its water tower. Officials will probably offer the name to a local circus instead.

• Linens ’n Things may become a things of the past as a buyout plan fizzled last week. The retailer must now consider liquidating its business during the holidays. Talk about throwing in the towel—and bed sheets too.

• A new study shows overweight kids may be more prone to headaches. Wonder if the research included ice cream headaches.